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There’s a reason we are known as the best Dallas wedding caterer. It’s because we know all the tips and tricks to elevate your wedding day bar without spending a fortune and still create some pretty tasty beverages along the way.

Personalize It

A full bar can be costly, but a great way to cut costs are to create signature cocktails. Guests will love sipping on a “Bloody Marry Me” or a “Something Blue”.

Go Local

Choosing local is a great budget friendly option and also makes for a unique drinking experience. With so many local breweries and wineries in the area your guests will be able to take a trip through DFW with their taste buds.

Spice it Up

Similarly consider what products are in season and can be utilized in your cocktails. Fresh herbs can add a bright twist to most drinks. Rosemary is great for the summer and Mint in the winter.

Floats

Cocktails have become a work of art, from layered drinks to intricate designs dropped into egg white foam. These can be difficult and expensive to replicate in bulk and still get a drink in everyone’s hand quickly. However including simple garnishes and liquid floats can still add that wow factor at a fraction of the cost.

Whether you’re planning a wedding or looking for corporate catering in Dallas there are three things you should know when creating a custom menu for your event.

Your Style

It may seem obvious but the first step in customizing your menu is to determine the type of food that matches your vision. Then based on what type of food you choose consider what service style works best for serving it to your guest: passed hors d’oeuvres and buffet service to food stations, plated meals, or family style are some options.

Your Guests

For couples, while it is your wedding and you should be able to choose things you like it’s also important to consider your guests. If you or your fiancé has unique taste by all means incorporate a unique dish but also provide more standard and universally liked dishes to compliment it.

Another important tip is to ask your guests before hand about major dietary restrictions such as allergies, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free. Also if kids will be included, having kid-friendly options doesn’t hurt even in limited quantities.

All of these things insure that your guests don’t go home hungry.

Your Budget

Customizing your menu can be done within your budget. The best way to do this is to determine your must-haves. The second thing to consider from there is what alternatives you can do to cut costs such as buffet vs family-style.

If you have further questions about customizing your menu we always love to chat, just send us your questions.